7 reasons for-sale-by-owners fail

Homeowners are often tempted to sell their homes on their own, but do they really have the time and expertise to get top dollar for their property? Often the answer is no. Here are the top seven reasons these transactions so often fail. Continue reading

7 reasons for-sale-by-owners fail

Homeowners are often tempted to sell their homes on their own, but do they really have the time and expertise to get top dollar for their property? Often the answer is no. Here are the top seven reasons these transactions so often fail. Continue reading

The home inspection is not just for homebuyers

Local market reports from the relentless sales professionals of Century 21 Real Estate nationally indicate that supply in some local markets is moving toward demand equilibrium. As such, DOM (days on market) is increasing, and sellers looking for a com… Continue reading

9 unreasonable repair requests your buyers should skip

Educating buyers and setting expectations from the beginning is critical for successful repair negotiations. Buyers cannot understand which repairs are necessary and which might annoy the seller enough for the deal to shatter without the guidance of a … Continue reading

9 unreasonable repair requests your buyers should skip

Educating buyers and setting expectations from the beginning is critical for successful repair negotiations. Buyers cannot understand which repairs are necessary and which might annoy the seller enough for the deal to shatter without the guidance of a … Continue reading

Don’t find yourself ‘plumb out of luck’ by making this plumbing mistake

For the novice do-it-yourself homeowner, it’s easy to believe that replacing a pipe or tube simply comes down to choosing the correct size, length and threading, but choosing the correct material is just as important. Find out from the experts the No. … Continue reading

How to crush problematic agent behavior before it kills your deal

Managing clients throughout the buying or selling process requires 100 percent laser focus to get the deal done. Throw a challenging agent on the other side of the transaction, and you’re likely to encounter deal-killers along the way. Here are some of… Continue reading

HomeBinder digitizes traditional home maintenance records

The HomeBinder Home Management software system is a digital three-ring binder that organizes all your important records, room by room. But it’s far more systematic and comprehensive than traditional record keeping systems. It’s available for use to age… Continue reading